Interim study to examine the potential for providing universal child care at no cost to parents in Nebraska modeled after the New Mexico program

This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on implementing universal, free child care for parents, modeled after New Mexico's program. The study will examine New Mexico's experience, assess Nebraska's current child care needs, evaluate funding options, and identify barriers to implementation. The committee will ultimately report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature, which could inform future legislation on this topic.